View our Caregiver Resource Center Brochure

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View our Caregiver Resource Center Brochure
“I give so
much,
there’s
little time
left for me.”
Do you provide CARE for someone?
Help is available for YOU!
Available on-line resources:
www.nyconnectslivingstoncounty.org
(Or call 1-888-443-7520)
Caregiving…a journey
you do not need to take alone!
Caregivers are an important part of
our health care system.
Loved ones and family members are
able to live at home longer with the
support of a Caregiver.
29% of Adults: care for someone with
significant health issues.
43.5 million Caregivers: care for
someone 50+ years old.
14.9 million Caregivers: care for
someone with Alzheimer’s Disease or
other dementia.
53% of Caregivers: said their health
had gotten worse due to caregiving,
affecting their ability to provide care.
www.alz.org
www.caregiver.org
www.nextstepincare.org
www.learnnottofall.com
Alzheimer's Community Education
Series: offered by the Alzheimer’s
Association in Geneseo and Dansville.
Topics include: Understanding
Alzheimer’s Disease, Managing
Challenging Behaviors, Communication,
and, much more! To register or arrange
for in-home respite care during the class
call: 800.272.3900 or go online:
www.alz.org/rochesterny
Services Provided by Noyes Health
in partnership with Livingston
County Office for the Aging
Noyes Memorial Hospital
111 Clara Barton Street, Dansville, NY 14437
Mission
We support and promote the health of
our communities through
compassionate, quality care.
Vision
To be our communities’ first choice
and primary resource for medical
and wellness promotion.
Phone: 585.335.4358
Fax: 585.335.6980
E-mail: caregiver@noyeshealth.org
Caregivers are persons who have
accepted responsibility for caring for a
vulnerable family member, friend or
neighbor in the home.
Caregivers may live with a loved one
requiring assistance or may lend
support to someone who is unable to
live safely without the added support
provided of a caregiver.
Informal Caregivers may help with:
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Grocery shopping
House cleaning
Shopping or Meals
Assist with Medications
Bathing or Dressing
Bathroom assistance
Doctor visits
YOU care for them and
WE care for You...
Caregiver Support Services:
 Information & Assistance
 Respite Care
In-Home Companion Care:
4 hours once/week provided by
trained aides and R.S.V.P. volunteers
Respite Day Program: 1-2 days
week in Mt. Morris & Geneseo
take the time to care
for themselves.
There are resources
available in
Livingston County to
help you along this
journey.
 Counseling and Support
 Caregiver Support Groups
Dansville and Geneseo
 Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Education Program:
6-week educational program
supporting caregiver needs
 Caregiver Resource Corners
Local public libraries and Noyes Health
 Monthly Caregiver Newsletter
 Annual Caregiver Event in
November
 Alzheimer’s Association
Caregiving often calls us to lean into love we
didn’t know possible. –Tia Walker, author
Caregivers need to
Provides education at local libraries and
counseling services addressing: care
planning, behavior issues, home safety,
communication struggles, and more.
Call local Office for Aging to make an
appointment: 585-243-7520
Resource centers with
brochures and other educational
materials are located at:
Noyes Health Services
50 East South Street, Rte. 20A
Geneseo, NY 14454
Noyes Memorial Hospital
111 Clara Barton Street
Dansville, NY 14437
Livingston County Public Libraries:
Avon
Caledonia
Dansville
Geneseo
Lima
Livonia
Mt. Morris
Nunda